Gaggle of Gatherings 2009
To
sign up for one of Yolo Basin Foundation’s Gaggle
of Gatherings, just go to the link associated with each Gathering to
reserve a spot and pay online. Questions?
Who Dunnit?
San Francisco Magazine says "Who needs John Grisham when we have
homegrown John Lescroart?" Our own Davis resident and New York Times best selling mystery
writer John Lescroart will share secrets of his
success (and the hard road to it), as well as reading from his latest thriller,
at a intimate gathering in the home of Paul Simmons and Michele Clark. The evening, also hosted by Mike Lien and
Darcy Ketchum, will feature fine wines and hearty hors d’oeuvres, to complement
the rich conversation. Don’t leave
without asking John to autograph one of his novels. He’ll have copies available or bring your
own.
Johnny Stallings
Performs “My Tragedy, by Hamlet, Prince of
“One
easy, fun, and profoundly moving way to brush up on
your Shakespeare is to take in Johnny Stallings’ pared-down solo performance of
Hamlet. Stallings breaks down boundaries
between Elizabethan language and contemporary audiences, adding narration to
clarify the action from scene to scene (review from The Oregonian). Enjoy a
stimulating discussion about the Bard and his tragic Prince over the supper
that follows the performance. Don’t miss
your chance to be part of this creative theatrical experience.
Behind the Scenes at Cache Creek
Casino
Take
a chance and join civic leader and Gaming Commissioner Betsy Marchand for a sneak peek of the security and operations of
Cache Creek Casino and Resort. Be
Betsy’s guest for dinner and drinks at the Loco Caliente
Mexican Restaurant at the Casino. By dealing
yourself into this adventure, you’ll be one of six lucky winners of an
exceptional experience in the scenic
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The Highways and Byways of the Swainson’s Hawk
Swainson’s Hawk expert Jim Estep, takes
you on a popular, county-wide tour of the trees and agricultural fields that
this
Bats! Up Close and Personal
Be part of an intimate
bat experience. Local bat expert Corky
Quirk will introduce you to several of these intriguing flying mammals. She’ll share her knowledge about the natural
history of bats and their importance to our region. As the sun sets, your private party will be
enjoying fine wines and hors d’oeuvres in the Yolo Wildlife Area as you await
the spectacular fly-out of hundreds of thousands of Mexican freetail
bats.